18th February

225 Ascot-Against a host of exposed or out of form opponents,Chef D`Oeurve appeals here.
Its lightly raced over fences but has a progressive set of ratings to its name and it cant get soft enough for this horse plus the yard are in flying form.
Last years winner Sausalito Sunrise would be a threat if bouncing back to form but its been out of nick this season although the smaller field will help(9r or less 6w-1p-13r)
Go Conquer looks too short to me for a yard with a 4% strike rate here in recent times.
Back Chef Doeuvre 12pts at 4.5 at various bookies

240 Haydock-Call To Order is improving fast and posted a monster speed figure last time out suggesting theres a lot more to come.
Conditions are ideal for it and I expect it to go very close.
Mydor is more exposed than most but did post a solid figure last time that would put it in the mix while Eminent Poet is  up 2 grades higher,something that it hasnt been able to handle before.
Nordic Nymph has been farming weaker races than this and Dadsintrouble is quietly progressive but is too short in the market on my ratings.
Back Call To Order 12pts at 4.0 at Stan James/Betfair/Betbright